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Commercial Maritime Test-Platform and Event-Support Services

Department of Defense · DEPT OF THE ARMY · Solicitation · W900KK-27-D-SSV2

posted 21 October 2026 · closes 7 November 2026 · NAICS 541330 · PSC R425

Summary

The government seeks a commercially available maritime test platform and event‑support services to conduct research, development, test, evaluation, training, and rehearsal activities involving autonomous and uncrewed maritime systems. The requirement emphasizes a safe, configurable at‑sea platform that can host temporary integration of government‑furnished equipment and support launch, recovery, power, communications, and data collection for time‑sensitive events beginning January 2027.

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